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peculator|ˈpɛkjʊleɪtə(r)|
[a. L. pecūlātor an embezzler, agent-n. f. pecūlārī to peculate.]
One who peculates; an embezzler, esp. of public money or property.
1656Blount Glossogr., Peculator, that robbeth the Prince or common treasure. 1783Burke Sp. Fox's E. Ind. Bill Wks. IV. 77 The supposed peculators and destroyers of Oude repose in all security in the bosoms of their accusers. 1855Motley Dutch Rep. ii. v. (1866) 217 An infamous peculator..rolling up a fortune with great rapidity by his shameless traffic in benefices, charges, offices. |